Two horse drawn carriages waiting for tourists to go for a ride around Old Town Sacramento.

Steamboats at the Sacramento River docks.

Sacramento

85 MILES FROM CHICO
Not only is Sacramento the capital of California, but it is also home to the Sacramento Kings and Sacramento International Airport, just a 90-minute drive from Chico. The seventh largest city in California, the downtown’s modern architecture retains a smaller-city feel. But don’t let that fool you; Sacramento also has thriving industry and a lively nightlife.